Police, community and calendar briefs for May 25, 2013

Published: Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:51 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:51 p.m.

A man faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and trafficking in cocaine, after he crashed a car he was driving and ran from police.

On Thursday, Ocala Police Department officer Brandon Sirolli noticed that the tint on a 2005 Lincoln traveling west in the 2800 block of Northeast Seventh Street appeared to be too dark. When he tried to stop the car at Northeast 28th Avenue, the driver sped off and crashed into another vehicle after failing to stop at the traffic signal, the report noted.

The driver, Nicholas J. Hudson, got out of the car and ran, but was apprehended not far away.

An officer found a gun and 20 grams of crack cocaine and 13 grams of powder cocaine in the Lincoln, according to reports.

Hudson admitted ownership of the firearm and drugs and said he ran because of the items in the car, his driver’s license had been revoked and he recently was placed on felony probation.

He was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail.

Officers said he has seven prior felony convictions.

COMMUNITY

Today is Missing Children’s Day

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day. Each year, the Department of Justice commemorates to honor the efforts of agencies, organizations and individuals to protect children.

Those missing in Marion and Lake counties include:

Dorothy “Dee” Scofield, 12 at the time of her disappearance on July 22, 1976, in Ocala.

Michelle Lynn Otter, 15 at the time of her disappearance on May 7, 1998, in Ocala.

Trenton Duckett, 2 at the time of his disappearance on Aug. 27, 2006, in Leesburg.

Jacqueline Hernandez, 6 at the time of her disappearance on Dec. 22, 2007, in Clermont.

Lacey Marie Buenfil, 25 at the time of her disappearance on Dec. 27, 2011, in Altoona.

Take 25 is a national child safety campaign of the National Center for Missing Exploited Children, encouraging families to take 25 minutes to talk to children about safety and abduction prevention (www.missingkids.com/Take25).

The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer Grantsmanship 101 from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6 at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala.

Students will learn to research potential funding sources, complete a grant application and increase their agency’s chances of obtaining funds. The fee is $109. Registration is required.

For more information, call 873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.

Go Red for Women seminar planned

A Go Red for Women seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at the CF Ewers Century Center, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala.

The keynote speaker is Jeanne Henningsen. Health screenings will be available. The event is free. Reservations are requested.

For more information, call 257-6941, ext. 8018, or email MarionCOunty@heart.org.

Safe-boating course scheduled for June 1

The Harris Chain Sail and Power Squadron will hold a safe-boating course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1 at Millers Boating Center, 1661 NW 57th St., Ocala.

The cost is $49 for the first family member and $25 each for other family members willing to share a book. The minimum age is 12.

Attendees who pass the final exam will receive an FWC Boating Safety Education ID card. Registration is required. A class also will be held July 13. For more information call 259-9711 or visit www.harrischain.org.

Center hosts trip to Arabian Nights

The Barbara Washington Adult Activity Center is hosting a trip to Orlando on June 27 to see Arabian Nights. The trip will leave at 9 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.

The cost is $52 per person. Pre-paid pre-registration is required.

For more information, call 629-8357 or 629-8545.

CALENDAR

TODAY

BENEFIT RIDE: Forest High School Air Force JRTOC and RideNow Power Sports host a motorcycle ride benefitting the Wounded Warriors Project, 11 a.m. Saturday, from 3880 U.S. 441 Ocala, to Forest Lawn Cemetery, to Market of Marion for live music, games and food. $10 per bike, $5 additional rider. (davidfletcher@marion.k12.fl.us)

<p class="bold allcaps">POLICE BEAT</p>
<p><b>Man faces drug charges after chase</b></p><p>A man faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and trafficking in cocaine, after he crashed a car he was driving and ran from police.</p><p>On Thursday, Ocala Police Department officer Brandon Sirolli noticed that the tint on a 2005 Lincoln traveling west in the 2800 block of Northeast Seventh Street appeared to be too dark. When he tried to stop the car at Northeast 28th Avenue, the driver sped off and crashed into another vehicle after failing to stop at the traffic signal, the report noted.</p><p>The driver, Nicholas J. Hudson, got out of the car and ran, but was apprehended not far away.</p><p>An officer found a gun and 20 grams of crack cocaine and 13 grams of powder cocaine in the Lincoln, according to reports.</p><p>Hudson admitted ownership of the firearm and drugs and said he ran because of the items in the car, his driver's license had been revoked and he recently was placed on felony probation.</p><p>He was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail.</p><p>Officers said he has seven prior felony convictions.</p><h3>COMMUNITY</h3>
<p><b>Today is Missing Children's Day</b></p><p>In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 as National Missing Children's Day. Each year, the Department of Justice commemorates to honor the efforts of agencies, organizations and individuals to protect children.</p><p>Those missing in Marion and Lake counties include:</p><p>Dorothy “Dee” Scofield, 12 at the time of her disappearance on July 22, 1976, in Ocala.</p><p>Michelle Lynn Otter, 15 at the time of her disappearance on May 7, 1998, in Ocala.</p><p>Trenton Duckett, 2 at the time of his disappearance on Aug. 27, 2006, in Leesburg.</p><p>Jacqueline Hernandez, 6 at the time of her disappearance on Dec. 22, 2007, in Clermont.</p><p>Lacey Marie Buenfil, 25 at the time of her disappearance on Dec. 27, 2011, in Altoona.</p><p>Take 25 is a national child safety campaign of the National Center for Missing Exploited Children, encouraging families to take 25 minutes to talk to children about safety and abduction prevention (www.missingkids.com/Take25).</p><p>Visit the Florida Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse at www.fdle.state.fl.us/mcicsearch/Index.asp to sign up for Amber Alerts or view child safety tips.</p><p><b>Fund to help with funeral expenses</b></p><p>An online fund has been set up to help with funeral and other expenses for the family of Chris Harris, 28, of Ocala, who died Monday when a tree fell on his car during a powerful storm.</p><p>To helpd, visit http://www.gofundme.com/301la0.</p><p><b>Free car washes offered to veterans </b></p><p>Soapy's Car Wash is offering free car washes for all veterans and active duty personnel on Monday at their locations at 1621 SW 19th Ave., Ocala, and 11265 SW 93rd Court Road, Ocala.</p><p>For more information, call 690-2135.</p><p><b>Grantmanship course available through CF</b></p><p>The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer Grantsmanship 101 from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6 at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala.</p><p>Students will learn to research potential funding sources, complete a grant application and increase their agency's chances of obtaining funds. The fee is $109. Registration is required.</p><p>For more information, call 873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.</p><p><b>Go Red for Women seminar planned</b></p><p>A Go Red for Women seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at the CF Ewers Century Center, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. </p><p>The keynote speaker is Jeanne Henningsen. Health screenings will be available. The event is free. Reservations are requested.</p><p>For more information, call 257-6941, ext. 8018, or email MarionCOunty@heart.org.</p><p><b>Safe-boating course scheduled for June 1</b></p><p>The Harris Chain Sail and Power Squadron will hold a safe-boating course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1 at Millers Boating Center, 1661 NW 57th St., Ocala.</p><p>The cost is $49 for the first family member and $25 each for other family members willing to share a book. The minimum age is 12.</p><p>Attendees who pass the final exam will receive an FWC Boating Safety Education ID card. Registration is required. A class also will be held July 13. For more information call 259-9711 or visit www.harrischain.org.</p><p><b>Center hosts trip to Arabian Nights</b></p><p>The Barbara Washington Adult Activity Center is hosting a trip to Orlando on June 27 to see Arabian Nights. The trip will leave at 9 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.</p><p>The cost is $52 per person. Pre-paid pre-registration is required.</p><p>For more information, call 629-8357 or 629-8545.</p><h3>CALENDAR</h3>
<p><b>TODAY</b></p><p>BENEFIT RIDE: Forest High School Air Force JRTOC and RideNow Power Sports host a motorcycle ride benefitting the Wounded Warriors Project, 11 a.m. Saturday, from 3880 U.S. 441 Ocala, to Forest Lawn Cemetery, to Market of Marion for live music, games and food. $10 per bike, $5 additional rider. (davidfletcher@marion.k12.fl.us)</p><p> </p><p>WRESTLING Dory Funk and Jerry Lawler tag team match, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dory Funk Arena, 3598 SW 74th Ave., Ocala $25. Meet and Greet to follow. (895-4658 or http://www.dory-funk.com)</p><p> </p><p>SINGLES DANCE: Ocala Singles Club, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Ocala Scottish Rite, 3632 NE Seventh St., Ocala. $9. Refreshments provided. (622-3171)</p><p> </p><p>NIGHT CONCERT: Night Ranger and Kansas, 7 p.m. Saturday, Silver Springs Nature Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. $34.99 (236-2121</p><p> </p><p>LYME GROUP: Learn about Lyme disease, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, downtown square, Ocala. (lymesupport101@aol.com)</p><p> </p><p>ANNIVERSARY: Ocala High School Class of 1943 70th Anniversary, noon Saturday, Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25 Ave., Ocala. (694-3609)</p><p> </p><p>8 BALL TOURNAMENT: Benefit for Landon Parrish, 5, who has cancer, 11 a.m. Saturday, Bankshot Billiards, 3741 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. $50 per team of five. (362-9080)</p><p> </p><p>MARCH: March Against Monsanto, 1 p.m. March 25, downtown square, Ocala. (ocalaagainstmonsanto@gmail.com)</p><p> </p><p>VIOLETS: African Violet Club of Ocala, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Marion County Sheriff's Office Brian Litz Sheriff's Substation, 9048 SW State Road 200, Ocala. (www.africanvioletclubofocala.org)</p><p> </p><p><b>SATURDAY AND SUNDAY</b></p><p>REINING SHOW: Florida Reining Horse Association Show, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ocala Equestrian Complex, 1601 SW 60th Ave., Ocala. (www.frha.com/)</p><p> </p><p><b>SUNDAY</b></p><p>PET VACCINES: Florida International Teaching Zoo low-cost pet vaccinations, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Seminole Feed Store, 5740 W. State Road 40, Ocala. $6 rabies, $14 distemper/parvo. (867-7788 or www.facebook.com/#!/PetVaccinations)</p><p> </p><p>FILM PRESENTATION: Ocala Honor Flight, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Free, but reservations required. (854-5230)</p><p> </p><p>MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10:45 a.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church Belleview, 6107 SE Agnew Road, Belleview. (245-9106)</p><p> </p><p>DANCE: Sunday Dance Social, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Plantation Recreation, 609 County Road 466, Lady Lake. $10. (304-8672)</p><p> </p><p>MEMORIAL DAY: Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony hosted by the city of Dunnellon, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dunnellon Memorial Gardens, 10939 SW 210th Ave., Dunnellon. (465-8590, ext. 1101 or tmalmberg@dunnellon.org)</p><p> </p><p>SUPPORT: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 7 p.m. Sunday, Queen of Peace Church, 6455 SW State Road 200, Ocala. (270-8534 or www.foodaddicts.org)</p><p> </p><p><i>To submit information for this list, send an e-mail to calendar@starbanner.com or visit www.ocala.com, scroll down and click on EVENTS CALENDAR on the right.</i></p>